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The Lion Inn (North York Moors)

Description: Blakey Ridge, Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, YO62 7LQ. Tel:01751 417320

Newest Review: ... - when the pile of muddy boots in the porch told us that most of the diners had really earned their lunch! Inside the pub there are two fairly large public bar areas, and this is where most people sat. In addition there were three large formal dining rooms at the back. Still very old and atmospheric, but for some reason everybody wanted to sit in the cosy bar area. ~~The Food~~ We managed ... more

... to get a table in the bar fairly easily, turning down the offer of the dining room. My husband enjoyed a pint of recommended Old Peculiar, whilst the rest of us had lagers or soft drinks. Our food arrived surprisingly quickly, considering how busy ...more

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The Lion Inn (North York Moors): Look! I've got two huge breasts! (1300 words)
by - written on 11/08/09 (Very useful, 116 readings)
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It was a rainy day in Scarborough, and the time was right to head for the moors and get away from depressed holidaymakers eating chips. We drove to Pickering, only to encounter yet more depressed holiday makers, aimlessly wandering around - so we rushed into Tourist Information for help. "We need wild moors and a lovely lunch", we told the lady inside. "High or low?" she said. High was definitely what we needed at that time, and she gave us perfect directions to Blakey Ridge, the highest point on the North York Moors (at an elevation of 1,325 feet), where we could find the Lion Inn, a pub renowned for its good food. ~~The ... Read the complete review